3943, VIC

The area is far older than most of Australia, with a typical resident aged 64 and nearly 50% of people aged 65 or over. This explains why children under 15 make up only 8.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those from overseas are far fewer than the state average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the dominant language, with only 4.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the Victorian average, and very few residents speak little or no English.

About 49% of the community identifies as Christian, while 38.4% report no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen 13 points since 2011.

Residents are highly qualified, with 32% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average. The area also has a very high number of schools for every 1,000 children.

The community is affluent, with a typical personal weekly income of $936, which is a little above the national figure. Since 2011, the share of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen by 21 points.

Long-term health conditions are well above the national average, with arthritis being the most common. However, the share of people needing help with daily activities has fallen since 2011.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 21.7% of people pitching in. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to the rest of the state.

Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.0 people per household. About 31.9% of people live alone, and couples without children make up the majority of families.

Housing is dominated by large, detached houses, with 88.6% having three or more bedrooms. A striking 63.9% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average of 31%.

Working from home is very common, with 36% of the workforce doing so. While most people use cars, the area has an exceptionally high number of public transport stops and departures per person.

The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 39.3% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have also increased since 2011.

A small share of the population is working or looking for work, which is far below the national average and consistent with the high number of retirees. Many of those employed work as managers or professionals.

This is an area of significant advantage, ranking in the top 10% for both overall advantage and access to money and resources.

The area is somewhat walkable, with most homes within a short walk of a park or public transport. However, many residents live further than 15 minutes from a school or health service.